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AWS re/Start

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant Slessor
Grant Slessor
Program Coordinator
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Timeline
  • June 1, 2022
    Experience start
  • June 4, 2022
    Project Scope Meeting
  • June 20, 2022
    Experience end
Experience
5/11 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Any
Any industries
Categories
Security (cybersecurity and IT security) Databases Networking
Skills
network engineering cloud security
Learner goals and capabilities

AWS re/Start is a full-time, skills development program that prepares learners for careers in the cloud. Through scenario- based learning and hands-on labs, learners gain the technical skills they need for entry-level cloud roles. AWS re/Start also focuses on building professional skills such as adaptive communication, time management, and collaboration. The program’s mission is to build a diverse pipeline of entry-level cloud talent.

Learners
Continuing Education
Any level
44 learners
Project
50 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables will vary based on project.

Project timeline
  • June 1, 2022
    Experience start
  • June 4, 2022
    Project Scope Meeting
  • June 20, 2022
    Experience end
Project Examples

Learning Objectives:

Individuals enrolled in the program will develop skills in several areas, including:

  • Working knowledge of the Linux operating system, scripting, automation, and programming languages focused on Python
  • Understanding of networking concepts, protocols, security best practices particularly as related to their cloud deployment
  • Knowledge of security fundamentals such as authentication, authorization, shared responsibility model and firewalls
  • Fundamental understanding of databases technologies
  • Application of AWS Core Services in the area of compute, storage and networking, including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, Cloud Formation, RDS, and Route 53
  • Understanding of professional skills for a technology working environment, including communication skills, collaboration tools, project management, presentation skills, and project reporting

Role Readiness

Individuals graduating from the AWS re/Start program are prepared to enter roles in several areas, including:

  • Data Center technical support performing configurations directed and designed by others
  • Technical support (first line of triage in simple infrastructures and AWS Core services)
  • Automation of simple tasks through Python scripting, including in an AWS Core services environment
  • Basic networking configurations and debugging
  • Simple AWS Core Services configurations
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

A representative of the company will be available for a pre-selection discussion with the administrator of the course to review the project scope.

A representative of the company will be available to answer questions from students in a timely manner for the duration of the project.